7. Let R be a binary relation R on Z, defined by: Vx, y E N*, x R y+3N€N* such that y = x" (a) Show that R is an order relation on N*. (b) Determine if the set (N*, R) is partially or totally ordered. Justify your answer.

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7. Let R be a binary relation R on Z, defined by:
Vx, y E N*, x R y +3nE N* such that y = x"
(a) Show that R is an order relation on N*.
(b) Determine if the set (N*, R) is partially or totally ordered. Justify your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:7. Let R be a binary relation R on Z, defined by: Vx, y E N*, x R y +3nE N* such that y = x" (a) Show that R is an order relation on N*. (b) Determine if the set (N*, R) is partially or totally ordered. Justify your answer.
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